Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Στρατηγικές Διαχείρισης ΠεριβάλλοντοςLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Evangelidis Stavros
Supervisors info:
Αντωνιάδης Κωνσταντίνος Γεωλόγος - Περιβαλλοντολόγος M.Sc., P.G., C.P.G. - Ειδικός Επιστήμονας στο Συνήγορο του Πολίτη,
Δρ. Λέκκας Ευθύμιος, Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ,
Δρ. Κράνης Χαράλαμπος, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ,
Δρ. Σούκης Κ., Επίκ. Καθηγητής Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ,
Original Title:
Ασφάλεια Υπεράκτιων Εγκαταστάσεων Εξόρυξης Υδρογονανθράκων, επιπτώσεις στο περιβάλλον και ο ρόλος του Λιμενικού Σώματος. Μελέτη περίπτωσης Εγκαταστάσεων Πρίνου
Translated title:
Safety and environmental impact of offshore oil and gas operations and the role of the Hellenic Coast Guard. Case Study: Prinos hydrocarbon exploitation facilities
Summary:
Greece, although ranked as an oil producer since 1980, has remained stagnant in the field of hydrocarbon extraction. In recent years has been engaged in a road race to implement strategic planning for mining. The National Plan for Energy and Climate, as ratified by No. 4 Decision of the Government Council for Economic Policy (Government Gazette 4893 B '/ 2019) describes the national energy and climate targets until 2030. These are analyzed in Policy Priorities. In Policy Priority 4.3. to reduce energy dependence and develop domestic energy sources, include measures to develop hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, both onshore and offshore, with a focus on natural gas, to reduce energy dependence by 2030. The National Climate Law (L.4936 / 2022 - Government Gazette 110 AD) further strengthens the National Plan for Energy and Climate, with the aim of course the carbonization of the country by 2050. At the same time, the relevant legal framework of the past for mining is being modernized, as required by the adaptation to European legislation.
In this study, firstly the basic knowledge about the stages of offshore oil and gas exploration and production is presented. Then, as part of the safety approach, a record of the major accidents that occurred in the offshore oil and gas industry, from the mid-20th century to the present day, is recorded. This demonstrates the extent of the effects they have on both humans and the environment.
Following that, an overview and analysis of the legislation in force at national level mainly, related to the safety and accident management of Offshore oil and gas industry is conducted. This approach focuses on the legislator's provisions regarding safety and their adequacy. The existence of an Emergency Response or Contingency Plan is required. Next, the case of the only offshore oil and gas production Facility in Greece, in Prinos, Kavala, is studied. By quoting the most important points of the Environmental Impact Study and the approved Environmental Terms of the Facility, as well as the Report of Major Risks, in relation to the parameters that individualize the Facility in study, an attempt is made to capture the current environmental safety situation.
Then the identity of the Hellenic Coast Guard, its responsibilities and role in maintaining the safety and the protection of the environment is projected.
Finally, a plan for o Full Scale Exercise dealing with a "serious accident" at offshore oil and gas facilities of Prinos is presented. The exercise uses an oil spill forecast model and presents the actions of the forces involved in Hellenic Coast Guard, as per the existing Contingency Plans.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Offshore Oil and Gas Safety, Hellenic Coast Guard, Contingency Plan, Oil Spill, Serious Accident Full Scale Exercise
